François Girardon
François Girardon | |
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Girardon with one of his works, a bust identified as of Proserpina, by Joseph Vivien | |
| Born | 17 March 1628 |
| Died | 1 September 1715 (aged 87) Paris, France |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Movement | Baroque or Style Louis XIV |
François Girardon (French: [fʁɑ̃swa ʒiʁaʁdɔ̃]; 17 March 1628 – 1 September 1715) was a French sculptor of the Louis XIV style or French Baroque, best known for his statues and busts of Louis XIV and for his statuary in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles.